Overview
- Peru’s Foreign Ministry announced that Cuban ambassador Carlos ‘Gallo’ Zamora ended his functions and left the country after an October 28 meeting reviewing his activities.
- Caretas, citing diplomatic sources, reported the move was a formal invitation to depart following an internal performance review.
- La República, citing its own sources, reported Zamora had already concluded his mission and made farewell calls, saying the government’s wording created the impression of an expulsion.
- Zamora, ambassador in Lima since 2019 with prior postings in Ecuador, Brazil, El Salvador and Bolivia, faced accusations from some Peruvian lawmakers of interference in domestic affairs.
- The announcement came as Peru emphasized a policy of mutual respect and non-interference, referenced Mexico’s asylum for Betssy Chávez, and said it will consult the OAS on possible changes to the Caracas Convention.